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Sunday Feature Phoenix Rising: The Story of Coventry Cathedral

Giles Fraser examines the history, ministry and artistic legacy of Coventry cathedral.

First broadcast: 27 May 2012

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The Early Music Show The Art of the Violin in Rome and Venice

L'Estravagante in a concert exploring the art of the violin in Rome and Venice.

First broadcast: 27 May 2012
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The Early Music Show Alfred Deller Centenary

Catherine Bott celebrates the life and work of pioneering countertenor Alfred Deller.

First broadcast: 26 May 2012
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Music Feature The Sound That Burned: The Queen's Hall 70th Anniversary

Andrew Green tells the story of the last days of London's celebrated Queen's Hall.

First broadcast: 30 Apr 2011

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Sunday Feature The Heritage Wars

Historian Dr Anna Whitelock explores how the heritage industry is battling for our money.

First broadcast: 13 May 2012

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Today 20:25

Twenty Minutes Arne's Olympic Flop
Next Saturday 13:00

The Early Music Show Beverley at 25
Next Sunday 13:00

The Early Music Show Early Music in the '50s
Next Monday 20:20

Twenty Minutes Schumann's Carnaval

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